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Principal Planning Policy Officer

Principal Planning Policy Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited • Halton, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
Principal Planning Policy Officer Contract

Location: Halton
Rate: 29.46 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary (Length TBC)
Pay: Bi-weekly

Requirement:
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
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Job Summary


The Principal Planning Policy Officer plays a crucial role within Haltons Planning Policy Team providing senior-level expertise to guide the boroughs future growth and development. This position involves acting as a key adviser on planning policy matters delivering strategic objectives managing projects and supporting the development review and implementation of Local Plans in accordance with national and local policy frameworks.

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Key Responsibilities


Planning Policy Leadership


  • Serve as the Councils lead adviser on planning policy matters
  • Deliver key planning policy objectives and agreed work programmes
  • Support the strategic direction of the Planning Policy function

Team Management & Support


  • Supervise and support Planning Policy Officers
  • Provide guidance allocate workloads and support team development
  • Promote continuous professional development within the team

Policy Development & Local Plans


  • Lead the preparation monitoring and review of Local Plans
  • Prepare and maintain site assessments and supporting evidence
  • Ensure policies align with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG)

Project & Research Delivery


  • Lead multidisciplinary planning policy projects
  • Commission and undertake research to inform policy and strategy
  • Develop and implement planning strategies policies and action plans

Stakeholder Engagement


  • Engage with internal teams partners residents and stakeholders
  • Support consultations and community engagement activities
  • Present complex planning information clearly and effectively
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Working Environment


  • Collaborative and strategic planning team
  • Office-based with stakeholder engagement across the borough
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Person Specification


Qualifications


Essential:

  • RTPI-accredited Planning Degree
  • MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute)

Knowledge


Essential:

  • Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation policy and procedures
  • In-depth understanding of Local Plan development processes
  • Knowledge of NPPF and PPG guidance

Experience


Essential:

  • Proven experience delivering Local Plans from conception through to adoption
  • Experience working within planning policy in a local authority or similar setting
  • Experience managing or supporting multidisciplinary projects

Skills & Competencies


  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
  • Ability to communicate complex planning information clearly
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Other


Requirements

Requirements:

  • Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative approach to team working
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Additional Information


  • Contract length to be confirmed
  • Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis
  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping local planning policy
  • Immediate start available


Required Skills:

Requirements: Experience in a customer-focused or administrative role. Proficiency in using multiple software systems to manage data raise orders and track progress. Experience in handling repairs housing or property-related administration (desirable). Proven ability to input data accurately and efficiently. Qualifications & Skills Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Confidence in handling customer interactions and resolving issues. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Competency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant systems. Additional Information 6-month temporary contract. Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis. Agile working policy (combination of home and office-based working in Loughborough). Must be flexible and responsive to changing workloads and priorities.


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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